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Primary 3

This is a busy week for us as we have our school trip today to Largs and Vikingar. On Wednesday the children have their bouncy castle treat for raising money through their Scottish Tuck Shop followed by a movie afternoon whereby they can bring in pjs, cosy covers, pillows etc and a small snack.

Due to this there will be no formal homework or reading issued this week but normal homework and reading will start back next week.

JRSO Parking Campaign

Over the last two weeks the JRSO group have been issuing parking tickets with the help of PC Rae who joined them to help make the parking around the school better and safer for all.  They designed the tickets to remind those who were parking in the wrong areas that first and foremost they were trying to make it the safest it could be.  The JRSOs would like to thank the parents for their co-operation in parking safely in the correct place. It makes it better for everyone in our community.

Primary 7 Transition Extracurricular Club – Loudoun Academy

Primary 7 Transition Extracurricular Club – Loudoun Academy

 

Is your child heading to Loudoun Academy in August 2025?

 

We’re running a fun exciting extracurricular club for P7 pupils to support their transition and help them get to know the school, staff and new friends!

 

Activities include:

·         Badminton

·         Basketball

·         Dodgeball / Benchball

·         Fitness Suite

·         Softball and more

 

Dates: 29 May, 5 June, 12 June, 19 June

Times: 4pm – 5pm

Location: Loudoun Academy PE Department

Open to: All Primary 7 pupils attending Loudoun Academy in August 2025.

 

Please note: No transport provided – families are responsible for getting pupils to and from sessions.

 

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/627L272M45

 

Closing date: 28 May

 

Further Reminder Sports Day

We welcome you to Sports day which will take place at 9:30am today, Wednesday 21st May, in the field next to the school. Children are able to wear a t-shirt in their house colour if they choose.
The weather is sunny with high temperatures and we ask that children have sun cream applied, wear a sun hat if they have one and bring plenty of water to drink.
Please enter the field through the gate at the side and NOT through the school grounds.
Please do not bring dogs to the park either on or off the lead.

A HUGE Thank you!

A HUGE Thank you to all of the fabulous volunteers who came along and supported the school during World of Work Week this week.

This week has been very  full with many many volunteers coming into school and delivering inspirational world of work sessions.  Paramedics and Health professionals, Engineers and Games designers, Charities and Lifeboats.  The children have had a great time. This would not have been possible without the support of the community and the staff who co-ordinated it all.  Thank you.

The Children’s Champion – Hendrie Family Award

The Children’s Champion  – Hendrie Family Award
At a meeting in the Crown Inn Hall on the 6th of May 1864, the burgh of Galston was established by the householders of the town. One of the main proposers of this act, was a banker by the name of Mr John Hendrie. With this in mind the Hendrie family, who still live and work within the Galston area, have donated a fund for the establishment of a prize for the pupils of Galston Primary School. This is to encourage the children to promote Galston and help their fellow pupils and members of the community, wherever possible.
We are a Rights Respecting school in conjunction with members of the Hendrie family and staff in school we award a trophy at our annual prize giving in June.
The award is given to a child who has acted in a way that ensures one or more of the articles from the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child are promoted within the school and/or the wider community of Galston.
Children should be nominated by staff, House Captains and by community organisations using a simple nomination form. The nominations will then be considered by school staff and a representative of the Hendrie Family.
The Children’s Champion will receive the Hendrie Family Trophy.
We are looking for children who are or may have been an active member of a youth group or club and been a good ambassador. Alternatively, someone who has been involved in community initiatives ie a litter pick, gardening etc or someone who has helped and supported other children to feel included and safe.
Nomination forms are available from the school office or using the link below to access an electronic form.
We would encourage you to share this information as widely as possible and for you or any member of the community to make your nominations by Friday 6th June 2025

Sun Safe

     

As we continue to have hot sunny weather we would like to remind everyone of the sun safe message.  We would encourage children to use sunscreen and wear a sunhat and sunglasses, out of doors, whilst at school.  We remember it by using Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap.

  • Slip on a shirt
  • Slop on sunscreen
  • Slap on a hat
  • Wrap on sunglasses.

That way we can protect our eyes and skin from damage.

Thank you for your help in keeping our children and young people safe.

VE Day Party

Primary 7s from the P7/6 class and P5s from the P6/5 class had a fantastic time planning and enjoying their VE Day party on Thursday.  They decorated the courtyard with flags and bunting, danced in the corridors, ate an authentic style menu, listened to the music of the the time and toasted with lemonade.  The children worked hard and had a fabulous afternoon after all of their collaboration and planning.

P3 Vikingar Trip

Vikingar 27th May 2025
The cost of this outing is £14 and payment can be made through ParentPay. If you require a barcode letter to pay for this item please contact the school office. Payment MUST be made before 16/5/25.
Children are required to bring a packed lunch (no glass bottles) for this outing. Packed lunches should be in a plastic bag labelled with your child’s name which can be disposed of after lunch. If your child requires a packed lunch from the kitchen on this day please order using the link below before 23/5/25.  Thank you.